Good Man

*60sChild*:

That last chapter was just incredible as ever Holly.

I love the way you write and the graphics are fantastic too.

I've finished Same Time, Next Year, I loved it and even though Billie was cheating on Adi it felt so right.

I'm about halfway through Best Thing In Town, again marvellous.

I'm just a jealous old bag really *slopes off*

Schtanks.

I've now finished Best Thing In Town

for god sake I can't keep saying I'm peeling onions.

You do it every time. I loved it. Now.... next story of yours...

New icon:



It's supposed to be Caroline with her bandmates: Dave on guitar, Nef on drums, and Nick on Bass. During the Better Man timeline though, before Nick left The Sinners.

The picture is actually of Dilana from Rockstar: Supernova with Supernova.

Yep, you've done it again, you've reeled me into one of your stories. I'm now reading Always There, am about a third of the way through it and love it - of course. I'm now blaming you for me not keeping up with my motherly duties, what do they mean there's no food in the cupboards! Jeeze!

*60sChild*:

Yep, you've done it again, you've reeled me into one of your stories. I'm now reading Always There, am about a third of the way through it and love it - of course. I'm now blaming you for me not keeping up with my motherly duties, what do they mean there's no food in the cupboards! Jeeze!

Lmao..

Always There Is AMAZING!!

Fuckin best story I've ever read..!!

You need to read the Uncut version of always there.. or has holly sent it you?

If ur reading it off the Made Up Storys page thing on GSB then you should ask our hero holly here to send it you through email.. heh!!

Curry! At The Disco:

*60sChild*:

Yep, you've done it again, you've reeled me into one of your stories. I'm now reading Always There, am about a third of the way through it and love it - of course. I'm now blaming you for me not keeping up with my motherly duties, what do they mean there's no food in the cupboards! Jeeze!

Lmao..

Always There Is AMAZING!!

Fuckin best story I've ever read..!!

You need to read the Uncut version of always there.. or has holly sent it you?

If ur reading it off the Made Up Storys page thing on GSB then you should ask our hero holly here to send it you through email.. heh!!

I'll have to get her to send it to me, thank you

*60sChild*:

Curry! At The Disco:

*60sChild*:

Yep, you've done it again, you've reeled me into one of your stories. I'm now reading Always There, am about a third of the way through it and love it - of course. I'm now blaming you for me not keeping up with my motherly duties, what do they mean there's no food in the cupboards! Jeeze!

Lmao..

Always There Is AMAZING!!

Fuckin best story I've ever read..!!

You need to read the Uncut version of always there.. or has holly sent it you?

If ur reading it off the Made Up Storys page thing on GSB then you should ask our hero holly here to send it you through email.. heh!!

I'll have to get her to send it to me, thank you

No prob.

UPDATE:

I need to get inspired to finish chapter 8, but because the story submittal link has been dismantled recently I don't have to worry about lagging, so I suppose there is a silver lining. I don't have to force myself to write it out.

Anyway, I've been distracting myself with a few other possible stories I might be writing next.

I have a huge laundry list of stories that'll make the cut.

Thirteen to be exact.



I know, it's A LOT. But, hey, what can I say? At least I am still a creative savant, eh?

ThisIsGreenDay:

UPDATE:

I need to get inspired to finish chapter 8, but because the story submittal link has been dismantled recently I don't have to worry about lagging, so I suppose there is a silver lining. I don't have to force myself to write it out.

Anyway, I've been distracting myself with a few other possible stories I might be writing next.

I have a huge laundry list of stories that'll make the cut.

Thirteen to be exact.



I know, it's A LOT. But, hey, what can I say? At least I am still a creative savant, eh?

It pays to be a Muse

sampalletband:

ThisIsGreenDay:

UPDATE:

I need to get inspired to finish chapter 8, but because the story submittal link has been dismantled recently I don't have to worry about lagging, so I suppose there is a silver lining. I don't have to force myself to write it out.

Anyway, I've been distracting myself with a few other possible stories I might be writing next.

I have a huge laundry list of stories that'll make the cut.

Thirteen to be exact.



I know, it's A LOT. But, hey, what can I say? At least I am still a creative savant, eh?

It pays to be a Muse

Make that fourteen, now.

ThisIsGreenDay:

sampalletband:

ThisIsGreenDay:

UPDATE:

I need to get inspired to finish chapter 8, but because the story submittal link has been dismantled recently I don't have to worry about lagging, so I suppose there is a silver lining. I don't have to force myself to write it out.

Anyway, I've been distracting myself with a few other possible stories I might be writing next.

I have a huge laundry list of stories that'll make the cut.

Thirteen to be exact.



I know, it's A LOT. But, hey, what can I say? At least I am still a creative savant, eh?

It pays to be a Muse

Make that fourteen, now.

I can't wait to read them.

I'm stuck on mine

*60sChild*:

ThisIsGreenDay:

sampalletband:

ThisIsGreenDay:

UPDATE:

I need to get inspired to finish chapter 8, but because the story submittal link has been dismantled recently I don't have to worry about lagging, so I suppose there is a silver lining. I don't have to force myself to write it out.

Anyway, I've been distracting myself with a few other possible stories I might be writing next.

I have a huge laundry list of stories that'll make the cut.

Thirteen to be exact.



I know, it's A LOT. But, hey, what can I say? At least I am still a creative savant, eh?

It pays to be a Muse

Make that fourteen, now.

I can't wait to read them.

I'm stuck on mine

FYI: the stories I've already written here on GSB and am in the midst of writing (a.k.a., Good Man) are included in that 14, just soz ya know.

Just finished Always There, awesome stuff

On to the next...

I wrote a lot more of part 8 last night so I think it'll be finished soon...not that it matters tho with a submit button that's AWOL at the moment...

Here are two optional soundtrack covers for Good Man, plus the back cover:

Here are all the lyrics to the songs on my Good Man Soundtrack


1. Good Man - India.Arie

I remember the first day
I met you
we were so young
you were a blessing
and there was no guessing
you were the one
Love is so crazy
We had a baby
and said our vows
That's when you told me
should anything happen
I can hear you now
You told me

[Chorus:]
if the sun comes up
and I'm not home
be strong
If I'm not beside you
Do your best to
carry on
Tell the kids about me
when they're old enough to understand
tell them that their daddy was
a good man

First anniversary
remember we
chose a star
And as i stand under it
I can't help but wonder if
You see it where you are
For whatever reason
You don't see the seasons
Change again
Go there with peace of mind
We'll meet on the otherside
Cause true Love don't end
and baby

[Chorus]

Two eyes
looking
up at me
Pointing to a picture like where is he
Mamma are you OK
What did the paper say
To make you cry that way
it said your Daddy lived for you
and your daddy died for you
and I'll do the same

[Chorus]


2. Be Without You - Mary J. Blige

I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Oooo (oh, oh, oh, oh) oooo

Chemistry was crazy from the get-go
Neither one of us knew why
We didn't build nothing overnight
Cuz a love like this takes some time
People swore it off as a phase
Said we can’t see that
Now from top to bottom
They see that we did that (yes)
It’s so true that (yes)
We’ve been through it (yes)
We got real shit (yes)
See baby we been...

Too strong for too long (and I can’t be without you baby)
And I’ll be waiting up until you get home (cuz I can’t sleep without you baby)
Anybody who’s ever loved, ya know just what I feel
Too hard to fake it, nothing can replace it
Call the radio if you just can’t be without your baby

I got a question for ya
See I already know the answer
But still I wanna ask you
Would you lie? (no)
Make me cry? (no)
Do somethin’ behind my back and then try to cover it up?
Well, neither would I, baby
My love is only your love (yes)
I’ll be faithful (yes)
I’m for real (yes)
And with us you’ll always know the deal
We’ve been...

Too strong for too long (and I can’t be without you baby)
And I’ll be waiting up until you get home (cuz I can’t sleep without you baby)
Anybody who’s ever loved, ya know just what I feel
Too hard to fake it, nothing can replace it
Call the radio if you just can’t be without your baby

See this is real talk
I’m always stay (no matter what)
Good or bad (thick and thin)
Right or wrong (all day everyday)
Now if you’re down on love or don’t believe
This ain’t for you (no, this ain’t for you)
And if you got it deep in your heart
And deep down you know that it’s true (come on, come on, come on)
Well, let me see you put your hands up (hands up)
Fellas tell your lady she’s the one (fellas tell your lady she’s the one, oh)
Put your hands up (hands up)
Ladies let him know he's got your love
Look him right in his eyes and tell him
We’ve been...

Too strong for too long (and I can’t be without you baby)
And I’ll be waiting up until you get home (cuz I can’t sleep without you baby)
Anybody who’s ever loved, ya know just what I feel
Too hard to fake it, nothing can replace it
Call the radio if you just can’t be without your baby

Heeeeeeeeeeeey Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh
Heeeeeeeeeeeey Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh

I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you


3. Imagine - John Lennon

Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today...

Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace...

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one

Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world...

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one


4. Hemorrhage (In My Hands) - Fuel

Memories are just where you laid them
Dragging the waters til the depths give up their dead
What did you expect to find?
Was it something you left behind?
Don't you remember anything I said when I said,

[Chorus:]
Don't fall away and leave me to myself
Don't fall away and leave love bleeding in my hands, in my hands again
And leave love bleeding in my hands, in my hands
Love lies bleeding

Oh hold me now I feel contagious
Am I the only place that you've left to go?
She cries her life is like
Some movie in black and white
Dead actors faking lines, over and over and over again she cries

[Chorus]

And I watched as you turned away
You don't remember, but I do
You never even tried

Don't fall away and leave me to myself
Don't fall away and leave love bleeding in my hands, in my hands again
Leave love bleeding in my hands, in my hands again
Leave love bleeding in my hands, in my hands again, oh


5. My Lover's Gone - Dido

My lover's gone
his boots no longer by my door
he left at dawn
and as I slept I felt him go
Returns no more
I will not watch the ocean
My lover's gone
no earthly ships will ever bring him home again
bring him home again

My lover's gone
I know that kiss will be my last
no more his song
the tune upon his lips has passed

I sing alone
while I watch the ocean
My lover's gone
no earthly ships will ever bring him home again
bring him home again


6. The Ghost Of You - My Chemical Romance

I never said I'd lie and wait forever
If I died, we'd be together
I can't always just forget her
But she could try

At the end of the world
Or the last thing I see
You are
Never coming home
Never coming home
Could I? Should I?
And all the things that you never ever told me
And all the smiles that are ever ever...
Ever...

Get the feeling that you're never
All alone and I remember now
At the top of my lungs in my arms she dies
She dies

At the end of the world
Or the last thing I see
You are
Never coming home
Never coming home
Could I? should I?
And all the things that you never ever told me
And all the smiles that are ever gonna haunt me
Never coming home
Never coming home
Could I? Should I?
And all the wounds that are ever gonna scar me
For all the ghosts that are never gonna catch me

If I fall
If I fall (down)

At the end of the world
Or the last thing I see
You are
Never coming home
Never coming home
Never coming home
Never coming home
And all the things that you never ever told me
And all the smiles that are ever gonna haunt me
Never coming home
Never coming home
Could I? Should I?
And all the wounds that are ever gonna scar me
For all the ghosts that are never gonna...


7. Just A Thought - Gnarls Barkley

[Verse]
All I want is your understanding
As in the small act of affection
"Why is this my life?"
Is almost everybody's question

[Hook]
And I've tried
Everything but suicide
But it's crossed my mind

[Verse]
I prefer peace
Wouldn't have to have one word of possession
But essentially I'm an animal
So just what do I do with all the aggression?

[Hook]
Well I've tried
Everything but suicide
But it's crossed my mind

[Verse]
Life is a one-way street, and if you could paint it
I'd draw myself going in the right direction
So I go all the way - like I really really know -
But the truth is I'm only guessin'

[Hook]
And I've tried
Everything but suicide
Oooh but it's crossed my mind
Just a thought

[Verse]
It's even dark in the daytime
It's not just good - it's +Great Depression+
When I was lost I even found myself
Looking in the gun's direction

[Hook]
And so I've tried
Everything but suicide
But yes - it's crossed my mind
But I'm fine


8. Good Enough - Sarah McLachlan

Hey your glass is empty
it's a hell of a long way home
why don't you let me take you
it's no good to go alone
I never would have opened up
but you seemed so real to me
after all the bullshit I've heard
it's refreshing not to see
I don't have to pretend
she doesn't expect it from me
Don't tell me I haven't been good to you
don't tell me I have never been there for you
don't tell me why
nothing is good enough
Hey little girl would you like some candy
your momma said that it's OK
The door is open come on outside
no I can't come out today
it's not the wind that cracked your shoulder
and threw you to the ground
who's there that makes you so afraid
you're shaken to the bone
and I don't understand
you deserve so much more than this
So don't tell me why
he's never been good to you
don't tell me why
he's never been there for you
don't you know that why
is simply not good enough
so just let me try
and I will be good to you
just let me try
and I will be there for you
I'll show you why
you're so much more than good enough...


9. Lightning Crashes - Live

lightning crashes, a new mother cries
her placenta falls to the floor
the angel opens her eyes
the confusion sets in
before the doctor can even close the door

lightning crashes, an old mother dies
her intentions fall to the floor
the angel closes her eyes
the confusion that was hers
belongs now, to the baby down the hall

oh now feel it comin' back again
like a rollin' thunder chasing the wind
forces pullin' from the center of the earth again
I can feel it.

lightning crashes, a new mother cries
this moment she's been waiting for
the angel opens her eyes
pale blue colored iris,
presents the circle
and puts the glory out to hide, hide


10. I Grieve - Peter Gabriel

it was only one hour ago
it was all so different then
there's nothing yet has really sunk in
looks like it always did
this flesh and bone
it's just the way that you would tied in
now there's no-one home

i grieve for you
you leave me
'so hard to move on
still loving what's gone
they say life carries on
carries on and on and on and on

the news that truly shocks is the empty empty page
while the final rattle rocks its empty empty cage
and i can't handle this

i grieve for you
you leave me
let it out and move on
missing what's gone
they say life carries on
they say life carries on and on and on

life carries on
in the people i meet
in everyone that's out on the street
in all the dogs and cats
in the flies and rats
in the rot and the rust
in the ashes and the dust
life carries on and on and on and on
life carries on and on and on

it's just the car that we ride in
a home we reside in
the face that we hide in
the way we are tied in
and life carries on and on and on and on
life carries on and on and on

did I dream this belief?
or did i believe this dream?
now i can find relief
i grieve


11. Fall To Pieces - Velvet Revolver

It's been a long year
Since you've been gone
I've been alone here
I've grown old
I fall to pieces, I'm falling
Fell to pieces and I'm still falling

Every time I'm falling down
All alone I fall to pieces

I keep a journal of memories
I'm feeling lonely, I can't breathe
I fall to pieces, I'm falling
Fell to pieces and I'm still falling

All the years I've tried
With more to go
Will the memories die
I'm waiting
Will I find you
Can I find you
We're falling down
I'm falling

Every time I’m falling down
All alone I fall to pieces
Every time I’m falling down
All alone I fall to pieces
Every time I’m falling down
All alone I fall to pieces
Every time I’m falling down
All alone I fall to pieces


12. Somewhere Out There - Our Lady Peace

Last time I talked to you
You were lonely and out of place
You were looking down on me
Lost out in space

Laying underneath the stars
Strung out and feeling great
Watch the red orange glow
Watch it float away

Down here in the atmosphere
Garbage and city lights
Gonna save you’re tired soul
You’re gonna save our lives
Turn on the radio to
Find you in satellite
I’m waiting for the sky to fall
I’m waiting for a sign

And all we are
Is all so far

You’re falling back to me
The star that I can see
I know you’re out there somewhere out there
You’re falling out of reach
Defying gravity
I know you’re out there
Somewhere out there

Hope you remember me
When you’re homesick and need a change
I miss you’re purple hair
I miss the way you taste
I know you’ll come back some day
On a bed of nails I wait
I’m praying that you don’t burn out
Or fade away

And all we are
Is all so far

You’re falling back to me
The star that I can see
I know you’re out there somewhere out there
You’re falling out of reach
Defying gravity
I know you’re out there
Somewhere out there

You’re falling back to me
The star that I can see
I know you’re out there

You’re falling out of reach
Defying gravity
I know you’re out there
Somewhere out there

You’re falling back to me
The star that I can see
I know you’re out there somewhere out there
You’re falling out of reach
Defying gravity
I know you’re out there
Somewhere out there

You’re falling back to me
I know, I know

You’re falling out of reach
I know


13. Far Away - Nickelback

This time, This place
Misused, Mistakes
Too long, Too late
Who was I to make you wait
Just one chance
Just one breath
Just in case there's just one left
'Cause you know,
you know, you know

[CHORUS]
That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
and you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore

On my knees, I'll ask
Last chance for one last dance
'Cause with you, I'd withstand
All of hell to hold your hand
I'd give it all
I'd give for us
Give anything but I won't give up
'Cause you know,
you know, you know

[CHORUS]

So far away
Been far away for far too long
So far away
Been far away for far too long
But you know, you know, you know

I wanted
I wanted you to stay
'Cause I needed
I need to hear you say
That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I forgive you
For being away for far too long
So keep breathing
'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me and, never let me go
Keep breathing
'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me and, never let me go
Keep breathing
Hold on to me and, never let me go
Keep breathing
Hold on to me and, never let me go


14. Good Man - King Straggler

Lyrics unavailable. To hear the lyrics, visit: www.kingstraggler.com


15. Say Goodbye - Fleetwood Mac

So you face yesterday
Thinking on the days of old
And the price that we paid
For a love we couldn't hold

I let you slip away
There was nothing I could do
That was so long ago, yeah
Still I often think of you

I fall down, I get up
And I've always had to fight
Everything that was wrong
For the things that were right

Now I finally found my way
Now I know just what to do
Once you said goodbye to me, yeah
Now I say goodbye to you

It's so hard to find your way
When the lies come around
Still it happens everyday
So don't let it get you down

Just a time within a time
Just a scheme within a scheme
A little world within a world
Yes, a dream, just a dream

Now I finally found my way
Now I know just what to do
Once you said goodbye to me, yeah
Now I say goodbye to you

Now I best be on my way
Before the night turns blue
Once you said goodbye to me, yeah
And now I say goodbye to you
Once you said goodbye to me, yeah
Now I say goodbye to you


16. Safe And Sound - Sheryl Crow

Maybe this is forever
Forever fades away
Like a rocket ascending into space
Could you not be sad
Could you not break down
After all I won't let go o

[CHORUS:]
Until you're safe and sound
Until you're safe and sound

There's beauty in release
There's no one left to please
But you and me o I don't blame you for quitting
I know you really try
If only you could hang on through the night
I don't want to be lonely
I don't want to be scared
All our friends are waiting there

[CHORUS]

Feel like I could've held on
Feel like I could've let go
Feel like I could've helped you
Feel like I could've changed you
Feel like I could've held you
Feel like I could've hurt you
Feel like I was a stranger
Feel like I was an angel
Feel like I was a hero
Feel like I was a zero
Feel like I could have changed you
Feel like I could have healed you
Feel like I could have saved you
Feel like I should've heard you
Feel like I could have moved you
Feel like I could have changed you
Feel like I could have healed you
Feel like I should've told you
Feel like I could have loved you
Feel like I could have loved you
Feel like I could have loved you
Feel like I really loved you
Feel like I really loved you
Feel like I really loved you
Feel like I really loved you
Feel like I really loved you
Feel like I really loved you
Feel like I could've saved you
Feel like I could've saved you
Feel like I could've saved you.


17. Better Days - Goo Goo Dolls

And you ask me what I want this year
And I try to make this kind and clear
Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days
Cuz I don't need boxes wrapped in strings
And desire and love and empty things
Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days

So take these words
And sing out loud
Cuz everyone is forgiven now
Cuz tonight's the night the world begins again

And it's someplace simple where we could live
And something only you can give
And thats faith and trust and peace while we're alive
And the one poor child that saved this world
And there's 10 million more who probably could
If we all just stopped and said a prayer for them

So take these words
And sing out loud
Cuz everyone is forgiven now
Cuz tonight's the night the world begins again

I wish everyone was loved tonight
And somehow stop this endless fight
Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days

So take these words
And sing out loud
Cuz everyone is forgiven now
Cuz tonight's the night the world begins again
Cuz tonight's the night the world begins again

Just look at those three on the soundtrack cover.

That Carolines a lucky bitch thats all I can say.

ThisIsGreenDay:

Here are two optional soundtrack covers for Good Man, plus the back cover:

FUCKING BEAUTIFUL.

How'd you do it?

Reality Is Due:

ThisIsGreenDay:

Here are two optional soundtrack covers for Good Man, plus the back cover:

FUCKING BEAUTIFUL.

How'd you do it?

Blending. And magic.

ThisIsGreenDay:

Reality Is Due:

ThisIsGreenDay:

Here are two optional soundtrack covers for Good Man, plus the back cover:

FUCKING BEAUTIFUL.

How'd you do it?

Blending. And magic.

Definately my favourite picture by far. Beautiful.

I can't wait to read the next chapter, hope everything will be back up soon.